Our Story.......Before I retired, I was pursuing a hobby to keep me busy after I retired. At a visit to the Michigan State Fair one year, I was intrigued with the miniature goats. I did some further investigation/research and decided that I wanted to raise Nigerian Dwarf Dairy goats.

In November of 2005, we purchased our first four junior Nigerian Dwarf does from Kaapio Acres. Those four does started a wonderful journey. Then in January 2007, Roscoe and I joined a partnership with Kaapio Acres. Half of the goats resided in Bancroft, Michigan and the other half resided on our 130 acre farm in Northern Michigan. We became known as Kaapio Acres North.During the partnership, from 2007 to 2011, we won six National Titles and many Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Titles. We also received many Best Udder wins and a few Best in Show wins. Together as partners, we finished three does in all three registries; ADGA, AGS, and NDGA.

CH/MCH/PGCH Gay-Mor B Lacewing's Parsley the 2007 NDGA National Grand Champion Senior DoeCH/MCH/PGCH Kaapio Acres Red's Scarlet the 2007 Emilee Hammond Grand Champion Senior DoeCH/MCH/PGCH Kaapio Acres Black Pearl the 2011 AGS National Grand Champion Senior DoeIn addition, in 2011 two of our goats (Parsley's offspring) received their Grand Champion titles in ADGA and AGS.CH/MCH Kaapio Acres Hot CholulaCH/MCH Kaapio Acres Hot HabaneroIn August, 2011 it was time for us to start our own goat journey. The name of our goat farm is: Raisin Ridge Ranch. My nieces Lauren and Melissa are traveling this journey with us. They love to show the goats, milk, do chores and are eager to learn everything they can about the goats.We yearly test our whole herd for CAE and Johnes. Our goats are given every chance to thrive. We love these little critters and will do everything in our power to keep them safe and healthy.So please take the time to browse our site. We are available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have about our goats.